Judith A. Cherni presents a critical text of interdisciplinary research and a theoretical argued case for analyzing a physical/social problem with a political economic approach. The author identifies the convergence of global economic growth trends and the localization of environmental and health risks. Backed by scientific findings, she challenges the exclusive use of the natural sciences for explanation. Drawing also on participatory knowledge of local residents, she uses an original database of a large household survey in Houston, US.

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JUDITH A. CHERNI is Fellow Research Lecturer at the Department of the Environment and Technology, Imperial College, London. She has published book chapters and articles on globalization, modern risks, and local change.

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List of Tables List of Figures List of Plates Acronyms Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Literature on Urban Pollution and Health Theory and Practice of Growth and Degradation of Nature Local Change and Globalization Monitored and Reported Local Air Pollution Social Inequality and Environmental Health Partial Betrayal of Environmental Protection and Local Risks Conclusion Appendix Bibliography Index Appendix Bibliography Index